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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.93, 881.89 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.93, 881.89 and 241.18 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.93 : 881.89 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.93/881.89 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.93x = 881.89 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.93x = 212,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,694.23/587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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